JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2LA

JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2LA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 562 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2LA, encompassing approximately 11111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 2LA area, explore the SW2 2LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

SW2 2LA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5013.6892.31%
Violence and sexual offences264.50-21.21%
Drugs152.34650.00%
Robbery121.35200.00%
Vehicle crime111.08-15.38%
Burglary90.99200.00%
Other theft70.8140.00%
Theft from the person60.63200.00%
Public order50.54-28.57%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.36-20.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.36-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour262.9718.18%
Vehicle crime132.34-13.33%
Public order71.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Other theft50.45-28.57%
Robbery40.45100.00%
Bicycle theft40.36100.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.5490.48%
Anti-social behaviour223.60-8.33%
Vehicle crime151.9815.38%
Other theft71.3516.67%
Shoplifting70.6340.00%
Public order40.63-60.00%
Burglary30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.18-60.00%
Robbery20.18-33.33%
Drugs20.18100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.16-32.26%
Vehicle crime131.8930.00%
Public order101.1742.86%
Burglary80.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Other theft60.54-62.50%
Theft from the person50.54150.00%
Shoplifting50.45150.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.9055.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.799.09%
Other theft162.16128.57%
Vehicle crime101.4442.86%
Public order70.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-14.29%
Drugs40.540.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.1115.79%
Violence and sexual offences201.98-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.80-22.22%
Other theft70.63-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.6340.00%
Burglary60.63-25.00%
Public order40.54-50.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.55-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour191.98-40.62%
Vehicle crime91.7180.00%
Other theft90.810.00%
Public order80.81166.67%
Burglary80.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Robbery30.36-57.14%
Theft from the person30.2750.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.880.00%
Other theft92.880.00%
Burglary80.810.00%
Robbery70.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202415
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
April 202440
January 202421
December 202331
November 202320
October 202322
September 202332

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 202316
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202426
April 202422
January 202424
December 202324
November 202322
October 202319
September 202332

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 2LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2